When hot summer days finally cool down and there's that unmistakable nip in the air, we know fall is on its way. With this season of changing leaves and blustery winds, comes all sorts of fun...apple picking & visits to the pumpkin patch, hometown football games and don't forget Halloween & Thanksgiving! It was all this family fun that inspired this week's Cookbook of the Week.
From hearty soups & stews to tailgating treats, food fit for the big feast and after-school snacks, this cookbook has it all. Plus, since it's part of our 101 Photo Series, there are color pictures included for each recipe too!
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In School Days, you'll find hearty breakfasts and easy-to-pack lunches, along with snacks to tide them over until dinnertime.
Busy-Day Dinners is filled with warm-'em-up-quick meals, including tried & true casseroles, hearty stews, salads, breads and even desserts that come together in a flash.
Gathering the gang for the big game or hosting a Halloween party? Fun with Friends has appetizers, snacks and spreads that are sure to be a hit...hearty sandwiches and soups will provide more substantial snacking too!
Country Harvest has all the recipes you need to wow your guests at Thanksgiving...easy enough to make for an everyday dinner wtih your family as well.
Here's a recipe from the first chapter that's sure to start your day off right...you can get it going the night before a busy morning!
Overnight Cherry Oatmeal
When you're sitting down to a delicious bowl of this oatmeal, send out a thank-you to Lynda Robson of Boston, Massachusetts...she's the one who shared the recipe with us!
3 c. long-cooking oats, uncooked
3/4 c. powdered sugar
1/4 t. salt
21-oz. can cherry pie filling
6 c. water
1 t. almond extract
Combine oats, powdered sugar and salt in a large bowl; pour into a slow cooker that has been sprayed with non-stick vegetable spray. Add remaining ingredients; stir until combined. Cover and cook on low setting for 8 hours. Serves 4 to 6.
Want to take a peek at even more photos and recipes from this book? Check out the slideshows we created last fall for a special contest. The contest is over now, but you can still see all the photos and even get some recipes...just click the links below!
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